Greene County man indicted on firearms charge
A federal grand jury indicted a Greene County man for alleged violations of firearms laws.
On Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced the two-count indictment against Chester Aaron Hostutler, 34, of New Freeport.
Authorities alleged that on two separate occasions in August 2020, Hostutler knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition as a drug user or an addicted person.
If convicted, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both.
State police and the FBI conducted the investigation leading to Hostutler’s indictment. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm and Explosives also assisted in the case.